Chinese Folk Art

A beautiful antique hand-knotted Chinese Nichols Art Deco large room size wool area rug China, Circa 1920s Tan and soft mauve field, with navy blue and brown floral design Measure...

A celebration of autumn, this antique Chinese storage cabinet from the early 19th century is hand-painted from head to toe with motifs for the changing seasons. Painted at the bottom...

Rare Nostalgic lantern opportunity America's friendliest Santa or Saint Nicholas - the massive heavily hand cast jolly man standing 12 inches tall and weighing a hefty 9.9 pounds i...

Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Rings Silver Pectoral Necklace Miao Tribe, Northern Vietnam, Laos & Southwest China, Mid 20th Century An exquisite Miao Tribe Interlaced & Massed Ri...

This an exquisite and spectacular piece. One of our favorites. Quite rare. We have not seen anything quite like it. Likely worn at one time by a bride in a Chinese wedding ceremon...

This object is an antique Chinese/Tibetan silver smoking pipe, commonly associated with traditional tobacco or historical opium use. It features a long, cylindrical metal stem adorne...

Intricately carved wood and bone inlaid pair of Chinese foo dogs. Very unique and wonderful. We haven't seen another pair quite like them. Sure to stand...

With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights 3 large gold coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged ...

Antique Asian Christian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Cross China or Vietnam, 19th Century A finely crafted antique Christian cross in toned hardwood, intricately inlaid with lumi...

Fine Chinese Antique Rosewood Box with Brass Mounts – Qing Dynasty Style A beautifully crafted Chinese antique rosewood box, richly mounted with engraved brass fittings in traditional Qing dynasty style. The dark, dense rosewood contrasts elegantly with the finely detailed brass corner plates, cloud-form panels, Buddhist motives and ornate turtle central latch. This high-quality scholar’s or jewellery box features hand-engraved decoration throughout, including geometric fret motifs and stylised foliate designs characteristic of late Qing decorative metalwork. The box retains its original lock plate with turtle (key not present). A decorative and functional piece ideal for collectors of Chinese antiques, scholar’s objects, and classical Asian furniture. Keywords: Chinese rosewood box...

A rare and visually striking example of 1920s Art Deco rug design, this antique Chinese Deco runner combines refined symmetry with an evocative naturalistic palette. Woven in China d...

Early 20th century silver apron counter weight, Miao or Dong culture, Hunan or Guangxi province, China A sinuous silver counterweight worn at the back ...

This antique Chinese horizontal sign board made during the 19th century displays Chinese characters carved in wood in a splendid calligraphic style. The frame is enhanced by red and ...

Uchida Wood Block Printing Co., Ltd: "Four Seasons of Tokyo", Kyoto, Uchida Wood Block Printing Co., Ltd, undated but ca. 1960, folio of four woodblock prints in a presentation folde...

This antique Chinese rug, crafted around the 1920s, is a remarkable piece from Doris Leslie Blau, a gallery celebrated for its extensive collection of antique and vintage rugs. This ...

This large vintage Chinese Deco rug from the 1930s is a striking yet tranquil example of East-meets-West design from the golden age of Art Deco. Handwoven in China, the rug showcases...

An antique cocoon jar. Earthenware with hints of red color pigments. China, Han period (206 BCE - 220 CE).

Stunning Vintage Asian Designer silver bead flower necklace A faceted and cut silver bead necklace with floral and leaf detailed central section with central pumpkin shaped bead an...

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19/20th Century) red lacquered vertical wall plaques with gold lettering and lattice top and bottom (PRICED AS PAIR).

This elegant flat-woven rug, measuring 3′10″ × 6′1″ (116 × 185 cm), is a refined representation of Art Deco meets Scandinavian restraint. Handcrafted from both wool and silk, it bala...

A unique and remarkable black and white depiction with a contemporary feel may be observed in this one-of-a-kind Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone landscape painting called...

Late 19th to early 20th century Trio of puppets, China Two puppet torsos and one puppet head from China, all mounted on custom bases. The heights are 16, 9 and 13.5 inches (40.6, 23...

Step into a world of refined elegance with this captivating 1930s Chinese Art Deco wool rug, a breathtaking example of the period's East-meets-West design ethos. Measuring an impress...

This rug is part of Vintage Chinese Rugs collection. This exquisite antique Chinese runner, size-adjusted for versatility, embodies the timeless elegance of traditional Chinese text...

Masks have been created around the world since ancient times, deeply connected to the human spirit. Many performing arts involving masks, where the wearer transforms into another bei...

This sophisticated 1920s Chinese rug is a compelling representation of Art Deco-era Chinese weaving, where subtle symbolism and refined restraint converge. Hand-knotted in soft wool,...

A Chinese silk pictorial animal motif rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century 4'2'' x 5'11''

This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...

This exquisite hand-knotted Chinese rug from the 1920s beautifully exemplifies the early 20th-century artistry and craftsmanship associated with the Peking rug tradition. The rug fea...

A beautifully preserved example of early 20th-century Chinese rug craftsmanship, this vintage wool rug from the 1930s offers an elegant synthesis of traditional Eastern motifs and un...

Beautiful opium box decorated with reliefs with ideograms (one of the two refers to wealth), a chrysanthemum (symbol of longevity) and foliage. This silver m...

Set of two vintage Chinese porcelain servant sculptures, hand-painted with vibrant colors and intricate detailing, perfect for any collection. We ...

This wind up drummer panda is a vintage toy. Vintage toy representing a panda playing the drum. Made in China in 1970s. The original clockwork w...

This bronze vessel is believed to have been produced in China during the Later Han period (25–220 CE). It features a dignified and well-balanced form, with a widely flaring mouth and...

A pair of large antique Chinese polychrome ceramic attendants, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Outstanding 500+ year old Sancai glazed earthenware pottery tomb figures, exceptionally executed figural form, exquisitely detailed, one holding a teapot, the other holding a charger, rising on rare sculptural plinth...

A captivating Song Dynasty style ceramic pillow, inspired by the renowned Ding kiln. This kiln is celebrated for its exquisite milky white or beige glaz...

The Chinese water pipes for smoking opium or tobacco could be beautifully decorated with enamel or be coated with precious materials such as ray skin. How were they used? The heated opium was placed in the lidded well of the pipe. The smoker could inhale the fumes through this pipe. Most water pipes have a holder for storing the maintenance tools, such as a little brush, a spike and tweezers. The water pipes could easily be smoked while sitting down, unlike the regular opium pipes...

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment/ robe with a dragon symbol. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...

This vintage Chinese Deco rug from circa 1945 is a stunning embodiment of East-meets-West design, showcasing the vibrant creativity of the mid-century period. The lush emerald green ...

This 1920s Chinese Art Deco fragment rug exemplifies the serene elegance and refined subtlety that distinguish Chinese Deco design. Woven in the early 20th century, the piece is a ra...

An early 20th century Chinese pictorial throw-size rug Measures: 2'8' x 5'.

Vintage Miao Baby Carrier Panel With Cross-Stitch Geometric Pattern, South China An exquisitely embroidered Miao baby carrier panel from Xifeng County, Guizhou Province, south China...

This vintage Chinese Art Deco rug is a luminous example of understated elegance and timeless symmetry. Handwoven in the 1930s, the rug showcases a refined lattice design of interconn...

A Chinese silk pictorial rug. On a border-less burgundy red ground, 11 Immortals stand on clouds .Each immortal has its own unique colorful outfit o...

A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure riding a mythical beast - perhaps a tiger. From a collection of Chinese and Asian artifacts...

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...

This rare 1940s Art Deco Chinese rug is a striking example of minimalist design fused with symbolic elegance. Woven during a period when East met West stylistically, this piece refle...

This striking Chinese Art Deco rug from the 1920s presents a bold and modern composition that exemplifies the East-meets-West spirit of the Art Deco era. Characterized by geometric a...

An elegantly cast bronze vessel from Qing Dynasty China. The pear-shaped body sits atop a splayed foot, and rises to a waisted neck and flared rim. A broad band of gold and silver in...

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...

This rug is part of Samarkand Rugs collection. This exceptional antique rug, originating from the Yarkand region of East Turkestan and dating to circa 1830, is a rare example of a S...

This vintage Chinese rug is hand-knotted of fine wool into a medium-high, velvety pile that gently undulates underfoot. Its warm ivory-cream ground is subtly variegated by pale beige...

Depiction of a Head, China. Han period (206 BCE - 220 CE). Earthenware with traces of cold painting in black and white. PROVENANCE Johanne Huitfeldt's (1932-2023) collection of Asia...

Rug designed and manufactured by Atelier Versace Wild Barocco Measures: 220 x 220 In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use A vintage Gianni Versac...

This Chinese opera marionette puppet is dress in an elegant embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted ceramic. The ornate headdress...

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use. Likely from the early 1900s. Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...

This captivating Chinese Art Deco rug from the 1940s is a rare and refined example of Eastern artistry meeting modernist sensibilities. Woven during a time when Western design was in...

This striking 1920s Chinese Art Deco rug is a beautiful testament to early 20th-century Chinese textile artistry, blending traditional symbolism with a bold and modernist aesthetic c...

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand-painted face, long grey beard, and original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets...

A wonderful work complete with a unique wood-carved and hand painted face, a wonderfully fabulous hairdo, and an original textile garment. From a group of 7 Chinese opera puppets, we acquired from a collector. Each puppet shows clear signs of previous stage use. Clearly original works. Likely from the early 1900s. Would make for a great addition to any Chinese artifacts...